Benefits to Inquiry


There are many benefits to Inquiry Learning. Explore them by scrolling down the page.

There are Five Kinds of Learning in the Inquiry Process (Kuhlthau & Maniotes, 2010)
Curriculum Content
Gaining knowledge, interpreting and synthesizing
Information Literacy
locating, evaluating, and using information
Learning how to learn
initiating, selecting, exploring, focusing, collecting, presenting, and reflecting
Literacy Competence
reading, writing, speaking, listening and viewing
Social Skills
cooperating, collaborating, flexibility and persistence


Resources

Kuhlthau, C.C. and Maniotes, L. (2010) Buildign guided inquiry teams for 21st century learners. School Library Monthly, Volume XXVI, p 18-21.